My paintings are photo-realistic: Ayesha Sultana
May 18, 2014, at 06:33 pm
Ayesha Sultana hails from Bangladesh but received her BFA in Visual Arts and subsequently a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Education at Beaconhouse National University in Lahore. After a series of group exhibitions in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, the artist is presently in Kolkata with her first solo exhibition 'Outside the Field of View' at the Experimenter gallery in the eastern city. The painter in conversation with IBNS correspondent Anuradha Dutta
Apparel brand Vinegar offers 50% discount
May 17, 2014, at 12:46 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): Vinegar, the Spanish apparel brand on Friday announced a flat 50 percent discount on select merchandise, to mark its second birthday, here.
Reebok launches 'Skyscape' range
May 15, 2014, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Shoes and apparel brand, Reebok recently launched the latest 'Skyscape' footwear collection for women.
Viacom 18 returns with 3rd edition of VDOT EMERGE
May 15, 2014, at 06:11 am
Mumbai, May 14 (IBNS): Viacom18 has launched the third edition of VDOT EMERGE, an underground musical festival to kick off this May.
Celio launches Marvel superhero T-shirts
May 13, 2014, at 09:25 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS): Disney Consumer Products, which is engaged in merchandising of the Disney brand and properties along with Celio, the premium European menswear brand from France, recently launched a new range of fun and stylish Marvel T-shirts, here.
Basecamp launches backpack companion for hikers
May 13, 2014, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): With the summer vacations on the card and many planning for an outing, Basecamp store, the one stop shop for all the travel needs of the discerning traveler, recently launched the top five must-have items for the hikers.
Fevicol hosts fashion show to support children with cancer
May 12, 2014, at 08:04 pm
Mumbai, May 12 (IBNS): Fevicol, a leading brand from Pidilite Industries Ltd. (PIL), producing consumer and specialty chemicals, on Sunday presented the 9th annual 'Fevicol Caring with Style' fashion show in association with the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA), here.
Debarun showcases spring summer collection
May 11, 2014, at 07:29 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): Fashion designer Debarun Mukherjee on Saturday showcased his spring summer collection at Debarun studio in Kolkata.
May 11, 2014, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): It is time again to dedicate the day to mothers as the world with India is not left behind in celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday.
The Big Door launches exclusive beachwear
May 10, 2014, at 08:44 pm
Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS): The Big Door, a distinctive store offering Indian jewellery, handcrafted home decor and heritage collectibles, recently introduced a new range of exclusive beachwear inspired by Indian art, here.
Fastrack launches new collection
May 09, 2014, at 04:27 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): India’s one of the leading fashion brands Fastrack has introduced a new range of accessories for the summer with trendy sunglasses and backpacks.
Croma launches Summer Carnival 2014
May 09, 2014, at 02:58 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Croma, the multi-brand consumer durables and electronics chain from the house of Tata, has launched the Croma Summer Carnival 2014, claiming to provide an opportunity to consumers to pick up the latest electronics and make summer an enjoyable season.
Axe boat parties set for Indian debut
May 09, 2014, at 02:50 am
Goa, May 8 (IBNS): Male grooming products brand Axe is all set to host the 'Axe Boat Party' here, creating a stir among those whose weekend is incomplete without parties lined up to unleash the social animal within.
Kolkata hosts first solo show of Bangladeshi painter Ayesha Sultana
May 09, 2014, at 12:27 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS) Kolkata based gallery Experimenter is hosting Bangladeshi painter Ayesha Sultana’s first solo exhibition, Outside the Field of View, starting May 9 here.
Raymond Weil felicitates fashion designer Rahul Mishra
May 08, 2014, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil felicitated fashion designer Rahul Mishra ,who recently won an award for International Woolmark at Milan Fashion week, in New Delhi recently.
Hotel Sahara Star offers special Mother's Day Brunch
May 08, 2014, at 11:16 pm
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): Hotel Sahara Star, the flagship hotel of Sahara India Pariwar, recently declared a memorable treat for moms with a lavish buffet brunch hosted at its F&B outlet EarthPlate, on Sunday (May 11) to mark the Mother's Day.
Taj Group announces Dubai outlet
May 08, 2014, at 08:57 pm
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Taj Group, one of Asia’s finest luxury hotel groups, recently announced its plans to open Taj Dubai in the fourth quarter of 2014.
May 08, 2014, at 07:53 pm
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Beauty products brand Lakme recently launched the new Lakme 9 to 5 Crease-Less lip balm.
TERI University joins Coca-Cola to set up department of water studies
May 07, 2014, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): TERI University recently joined hands with the Coca-Cola Foundation to launch the 'Coca-Cola Department of Regional Water Studies', here.
'DVAR' multi-designer store launches in Mumbai
May 07, 2014, at 07:28 pm
Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): Entrepreneur Vijayta V Gandhi, along with co-partner Parth M Sanghavi, on Tuesday launched the luxury multi-designer store, 'DVAR', featuring the best of haute couture, bridal, ethnic and contemporary wear, here.
Sahara Star announces 'Mango Mania'
May 07, 2014, at 06:34 pm
Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): Hotel Sahara Star, the flagship hotel of Sahara India Pariwar, recently announced 'Mango Mania', a delectable spread of mango preparations, here.
Symphony introduces 'Window Range' of air coolers
May 06, 2014, at 11:29 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): Air cooler company, Symphony Ltd has introduced 'Window Range' of air coolers for the summer season, to strengthen its product range in residential air coolers by offering innovative cooling solutions.
25% Kolkatans can buy perfect gift for moms: Poll
May 06, 2014, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS): Buying the perfect gift for your loved ones has never been easy. But when it comes down to buying a gift for our beloved mothers, how do we fare?
May 06, 2014, at 04:48 pm
Watching the celestial bodies can be fun as a group of amateur astronomers from Mumbai tell everyone. In April, the Global Astronomy Month, the group organised sidewalk astronomy sessions even for passersby. Uttara Gangopadhyay reports
Google celebrates Audrey Hepburn's 85th b'day
May 04, 2014, at 05:45 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Sunday celebrated legendary British screen actress Audrey Hepburn's 85th birthday by decorating its homepage with an attractive doodle.
‘The Bikers Cafe' launched in Kolkata
May 04, 2014, at 04:32 am
Kolkata, May 3 (BNS): Kolkata's hang out destinations got another name added to it with the launch of 'The Bikers cafe' on Friday.
Heritage School hosts annual fest 'Youthopia 2014'
May 03, 2014, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): The First Lady of West Bengal Padmini Narayanan was on Saturday present at the Heritage School's annual fest, 'Youthopia 2014', here.
West Bengal State Akademi to host 'Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela'
May 01, 2014, at 07:50 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts, along with Rabindra Bharati University, is all set to host the 28th Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela here.
Sonam Kapoor reveals L'Or Lumiere make up looks
May 01, 2014, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS): Actress Sonam Kapoor unveiled the make up collection for the Festival de Cannes 2014 - L'Or Lumiere - by cosmetic major L'Oreal Paris.
Videocon launches new range of AC's
May 01, 2014, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): With the onset of summer in the country, Videocon has introduced new range of air conditioners with pioneering ‘Multi Point Cooling System’ (MPCS) technology.